THE NAME ON MY PATENT APPLICATION SHOULD IT?

Legally it doesn't matter. You can do whatever you think makes business sense here.

If a game developer awards a patent of the game to the people that created the game, can they create content for the game?

We would have to look the details of this over to advice. Here's what i can tell you, the patent grant conveys the right to exclude others...

Infringement of a patented microchip

Well first off, its never an act of infringement to file a patent application on something that you honestly feel is your invention. However, if...

Yes. This is done all of the time. You would still be listed as the Inventor on the application/patent. Your company would be listed as the...

I have a working prototype of a patentable idea. But my funds are limited to file a patent. My budget is $1500?

We could work with this budget if (1) the inventinon is not high tech; (2) you provide an complete description of the invention; and (3) we would...

If I do not patent but show I made it, doesn't that count? Since the purpose of a patent is to prove who did it.

The patent law requires that you file early on. Specifically, in the US you have to file within 1 year of the first sale, offer for sale, or...

Posting a prototype online with no patent, will it get stolen?

Short answer: Yes. Best practice would be to have a patent application on file prior to any public disclosure. At worst, you must file...

You may be right on your research here, but you will need legal representation to make sure you lock this down.

Yes, you can cancel all claims and submit new ones as long as they are supported by the original disclosure as you note. A better plan would...

Business cards are acceptable for service businesses, but I think the Trademark office will kick that back since you are selling shirts.